Standard scientific abbreviations may be used - non-standard abbreviations should be included in parenthesis after the first use of the full word

Present sufficient data to support conclusions - it is unsatisfactory to use statements such as 'data will be presented' or 'results will be discussed'

Check spelling and grammar. Submitted material will be published in meeting materials - the abstract should, therefore, contain no errors

You should provide information about potential sources of conflict of interest. The intent of this disclosure is not to prevent a speaker from making a presentation, but rather to allow the listener to be fully knowledgeable in evaluating the information being presented